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A Drastic Change of Life

I read these stories online about people leaving everything behind to start a new life in an extreme location.

I’ve always been drawn to those stories. To the point of getting ‘Into the Wild’ tattooed on my arm and leaving Paris with little savings and no job prospects to live in New York City.

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Why I Write

When I go through something, I shut myself down. Then, when I get a bit of perspective on the situation, I write down what I think.

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Measuring Yourself

Into the Wild is one of my favorite movies of all time because it's about someone who, although I know, is selfish, does what he wants regardless of societal pressures. He goes into the wild and meets all kinds of people.

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Changing Zip Codes

Zip code 10453 - Summer 2017, I decided to move here to try and fix my failing relationship.

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A Year in New York

I moved to New York City in the winter of 2017. I was 23 years old and moving from France.

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I Miss Oswego

I miss the smell my room had the very first night I stayed in Hart Hall.

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Picture Perfect Life

Hey Friend, let me be real for a second. I mean, why should I – on the internet – when I could lay low, but because you’re not alone and I’m here to talk if needed, I will.

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People Watching

I’m at Starbucks trying to work on my thesis.

Instead of working, I’m looking at people.

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